Total enrollment
3,321
+801 (+32%) vs SY 2020-21
Radford city
Virginia · Public K-12
Radford city, Virginia comes in at 5 public K-12 schools on the latest counts, totaling roughly 3,321 students, with a county median household income near $57,348. By grade band, the county runs 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Radford city
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
+1 (+25%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Radford city ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Virginia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,321 | #74 of 118 | #1,733 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #92 of 118 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.6:1 | #110 of 118 | #1,968 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 77.9% | #53 of 107 | #525 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 57.4% | #54 of 115 | #714 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
16,726
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
3,321
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$57,348
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
77.9%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
2
856 students
Middle
1
265 students
High
1
506 students
Combined / other
1
1,694 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Radford City Public Schools
3,321 students · 1 district in Radford city
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Radford city residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
37.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.1%
civilian labor
Median age
23
12.5% under 18
Test scores in Radford city
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Radford City Virtual· 94.0%
- Radford High· 89.0%
- John N. Dalton Intermediate· 81.0%
- Belle Heth Elementary· 74.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radford City Virtual | Radford | Combined | KG-12 | 1,694 | · |
| Radford High | Radford | High | 09-12 | 506 | · |
| Belle Heth Elementary | Radford | Elementary | 03-06 | 473 | · |
| McHarg Elementary | Radford | Elementary | PK-02 | 383 | · |
| John N. Dalton Intermediate | Radford | Middle | 07-08 | 265 | · |
Cities in Radford city
About Radford city
In Virginia, Radford city is a low-population county of about 16,726 residents. 5 public schools across the county hosts about 3,321 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $57,348, about 38% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 10%. That income level is 25% below the Virginia median.
For a sense of the school types, Radford city consists of 2 elementary schools (856 students), 1 middle school (265), 1 high school (506), and 1 combined or other schools.
Radford City Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 3,321 students on its own.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,321 students, rose 32% from the 2,520 reported in SY 2020-21. Over that span, Radford city added 1 school, going from 4 to 5.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Radford city discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data